BOCODOL Opens Applications For The Academic Year 2017/18
The Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning invites applications for the following programs for the Academic Year 2017/18, starting in July 2017.
1. Certificate for Distance Education Practitioners (CDEP)
(offered on-line) Minimum 1 year and 3 years maximum
(i) Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent, with 4 passes, one of which should be English
(ii) The participant shall be a practitioner in a distance education organization
(iii) Computer literacy and internet knowledge is a requirement as the course is offered online
2. Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM)
– offered at Gaborone and Francistown Regional Centres) Minimum 1 year and 3 years maximum
(i) At least a pass in six subjects at the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent,
or
(ii) Junior Certificate (JC), supported with relevant working experience.
3. Certificate for Community Based Work with Children and Youth (CBWCY)
– offered at Gaborone, Palapye, Maun and Kang Regional Centres) 1 year (i) Minimum Primary Leaving Certificate (PSLE)
(ii) Relevant work experience working with children and youth in a given organization
4. Diploma in Human Resources Management
– (offered at all Regional Centres; Gaborone, Francistown, Palapye, Maun and Kang) 2 years
(i) At least 4 passes at Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or equivalent plus credits (Grade C or better) in Mathematics and English Language, OR
(ii) At least 4 passes at BGCSE or equivalent plus a certificate in Human Resources Management, or any other related course/program completed from a recognized institution OR
(iii) JC plus (5) five years relevant experience and a certificate in Human Resources Management, or any other related course/program completed from a recognized institution.
5. Diploma in Business Management
– (offered at all Regional Centres; Gaborone, Francistown, Palapye, Maun and Kang) 2 years
(i) At least 4 passes at Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or equivalent plus credits (Grade C or better) in Mathematics and English Language, OR
(ii) At least 4 passes at BGCSE or equivalent plus a certificate in Business Management, or any other related business course/program completed from a recognized institution OR
(iii) JC plus (5) five years relevant experience and a certificate in Business Management or any other related course/programme completed from a recognized institution.
6. Diploma in Integrated Early Childhood Development
– (offered at Gaborone and Palapye Regional Centres) 2 years
(i) JC and a Certificate in Early Childhood and 2 years relevant work experience, or
(ii) A pass in at least four (4) subjects at BGCSE or its equivalent and relevant work experience; OR
(iii) Current employment in an Early Childhood setting is a requirement.
7. Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources and Industrial Relations)
– offered at Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and Palapye Regional Centres) 3 and half years.
(i) At least five (5) passes at Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or equivalent with a Grade C or better in both English and Mathematics.
or
(ii)At least five (5) passes at BGCSE and a certificate, preferably in Human Resources Management or any other business course/program completed from a recognized institution.
8. Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship (BBE)
– offered at Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and Palapye Regional Centres) 3 and half years.
(i) At least five (5) passes at BGCSE or equivalent with a Grade C or better in both English and Mathematics.
or
(ii) At least five (5) passes at BGCSE and a certificate, preferably in Business Studies or any other related course/program completed from a recognized institution.
9. BEd – Integrated Early Childhood Development
– offered at Gaborone and Francistown Regional Centres) 2 years
(i) A Diploma in Integrated Early Childhood Development (DIECD) or Early Childhood Education
OR
(ii) Any related diploma qualification awarded by other universities or institutions, acceptable to BOCODOL.
10.Bachelor of Business Administration (Leadership and Change Management( BBA LCM)
– offered at Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and Palapye Regional Centres) 3 and half years.
(i) At least five (5) passes at BGCSE or equivalent with a Grade C or better in both English and Mathematics.
or
(ii) At least five (5) passes at BGCSE and a certificate, preferably in Business Studies or any other related course/program completed from a recognized institution.
11. B.Ed.- Primary
– offered at Gaborone and Francistown Centres) 2 years minimum and 4 years maximum
(i) A Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)
(ii) A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience
(iii) Computer literacy and internet usage as the program is offered online
(iv) Proficiency in English language
12. Master of Education – Educational Leadership
– offered at Gaborone and Maun Regional Centres 2 years minimum
5 years maximum
(i) Bachelor’s degree, preferably education related.
(ii) Working in the education and/or training field for two or more years.
(iii) Proficient in English which is the language of instruction.
(iv) Computer literacy & access to internet connectivity as the program is offered online.
(v) Preference will be given to those in leadership positions
13. Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration (CEMPA)
– offered at Gaborone Regional Centre ONLY 2 years minimum 5 years maximum
(i) Relevant and related undergraduate degree with good standing
(ii) A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience
(iii) A working knowledge of the English language at the post-graduate studies �level
(iv) Functioning in an executive position will be an added advantage
(v) Where necessary, the College may require applicants to sit an admission test, and the applicant should score a satisfactory grade in the test.
(vi) The application should be accompanied by;
a. a comprehensive curriculum vitae,
b. a short covering letter stating the program that you want to be considered for and describe how acquiring the program qualification will be of relevance to you or any other beneficiaries of your choice
14. Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration (CEMBA)
– offered at Gaborone Regional Centre ONLY
15. Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Assurance in Education
1 year minimum and 2 years maximum
(i) A first degree, preferably in education or equivalent
(ii) A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience in an educational environment.
(iii) Computer literacy and access to internet connectivity as the program is offered online
(iv) Proficiency in English language
(i) Applications should be done on-line through the College website at www.bocodol.ac.bw under online services.
(ii) Applicants should carefully read the Application and Payment Guidelines from the College website at www.bocodol.ac.bw before processing their applications.
(iii) Applicants may use the computer rooms at the Regional Offices to process their applications.
(iv) Certified copies of certificates, identification document and either results slips or transcripts should accompany the application following the online Application Guidelines. Please make sure that you have scanned soft copies of these documents before you start the process of applying. Please note that online attachment of these documents is core as these are used to access you eligibility for admission.
(v) Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of P55.00 online. Application fees deposited after closing date or without authorization by the College shall be forfeited
Application Deadline: 14 April 2017.
Only successful applicants will be responded to and those applicants who would not have received responses by 30th June 2017 should consider their application unsuccessful.
